There are 6 ways to get from Kovalam to Kanchipuram by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
4h 34m₹6,594–14,649Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the train from Varkala to Chengalpattutrain 20636 / ...
16h 51m₹675–4,201Train
- Take the train from Neyyattinkara to Chengalpattutrain 16128 / ...
15h 6m₹895–4,340Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Sattur - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Sattur to Kancheepurambus 995Ud
16h 20m₹794–2,351Drive 666.9 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Kanchipuramcar 666.9 km
10h 38m₹7,474–10,796Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Kanchipuramtaxi 666.9 km
10h 38m₹11,000–15,000
Kovalam to Kanchipuram by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Kanchipuram is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹2,400 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Kanchipuram is to fly and train which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kovalam and arriving at Kancheepuram via Sattur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Neyyattinkara and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.
The distance between Kovalam and Kanchipuram is 699 km. The road distance is 666.9 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 15h 6m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Kovalam to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Kovalam to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kovalam station.
Kovalam to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Neyyattinkara station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Kanchipuram is to train which takes 15h 6m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,400 and takes 16h 20m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Neyyattinkara to Chengalpattu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Kovalam to Kancheepuram via FlixBus Sattur - Bypass and Sattur in around 16h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Neyyattinkara to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Varkala to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Sattur - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Sattur to Kancheepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,200
- Website
- TNSTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹600–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–15,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Kovalam to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Sattur - Bypass station.
Kovalam to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Kanchipuram is 667 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Kovalam to Kanchipuram.
There are 75+ hotels available in Kanchipuram.